Ultimately, Grouchy learns that the true gift of Christmas is the family that cares for him, and he wakes up a changed Smurf. Animation & Production

: The humor is gentle and appropriate for younger children, making it a "wholesome" holiday watch. What Reviewers Criticized: Scrooge 3: The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol

: Brainy Smurf (Fred Armisen) shows him how his negative attitude dampens the joy of others.

On Christmas Eve, the Smurf village is bustling with festive preparations, but Grouchy Smurf (voiced by George Lopez) refuses to participate, shocking his fellow Smurfs. To restore his holiday spirit, Papa Smurf (Jack Angel) uses a magical potion that triggers a dream in which Grouchy is visited by three spirits:

: Hefty Smurf (Gary Basaraba) depicts a dark timeline where the Smurfs are captured by Gargamel (Hank Azaria) because of Grouchy’s lack of cooperation.